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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Galesburg to Rock Island. Traveling by bus from Galesburg to Rock Island usually takes around 6 hours and 5 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 40 mi (65 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $47.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Galesburg to Rock Island?
Bus tickets for a trip from Galesburg to Rock Island cost $47.00 on average. Tickets cheaper than $47.00 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Galesburg to Rock Island?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Galesburg to Rock Island. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 6h 6m | $48.99 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Galesburg to Rock Island from $47. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Galesburg to Rock Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Rock Island. In Galesburg, Burlington Trailways departs to Rock Island from Amtrak Sta . In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at Augustana College .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Galesburg to Rock Island takes 6 hours and 6 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Rock Island in 6 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Rock Island.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 40 miles from Galesburg to Rock Island. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Galesburg to Rock Island. It leaves the station in Galesburg at 11:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Galesburg to Rock Island. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Galesburg to Rock Island; ticket prices start at $35.00.
City Information
Galesburg
Galesburg is best known as the birthplace of writer and poet Carl Sandburg, with the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site erected in his honor. If you love the look of Carl’s boyhood cottage, you can stay in a historic home of your own – several, including the Great House of Galesburg, have been converted into charming bed-and-breakfasts across town.
Galesburg is also known for its historic involvement in the local railroad system, notably connecting Illinois’ largest (at the time) cities, Chicago and Quincy. In fact, the Galesburg Railroad Museum functions solely to preserve and share the history of the railroad industry in Galesburg and Western Illinois. The city even holds an annual festival, the Galesburg Railroad Days, complete with rides, live music, and open-air markets to celebrate the city’s railroad roots. And it’s not just literal railroads– Galesburg was originally founded by abolitionists and became a critical stop to freedom in the Underground Railroad.
Galesburg remains a major railway hub, acting as one of the stops for some of Amtrak’s most popular lines. The Carl Sandburg, Illinois Zephyr, and Southwest Chief all operate daily to connect Galesburg west to Chicago. Meanwhile, the California Zephyr reaches all the way to Los Angeles. Galesburg also has two main bus stations for Greyhound and Burlington Trailways. These carriers provide coverage to Denver, St. Louis, and Moline, which has the closest airport to Galesburg, Quad Cities Airport.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Galesburg?
Main departure station: Amtrak Sta
Most buses depart from the main station in Galesburg.
All bus stations in Galesburg:
Amtrak Sta
Where does the bus arrive in Rock Island?
Main arrival station: Augustana College
All buses from Galesburg arrive at one main station in Rock Island.
All bus stations in Rock Island:
Augustana College
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